ST. LOUIS - In the first round of All-Star Game voting released by MLB, Derek Jeter led the way for AL shortstops with 602,525 votes, well ahead of Alexei Ramirez of the White Sox (472,537).

"I always tell you guys, All-Star Games are great," Jeter said of what it would mean to him to get voted in. "It's a fun experience. You never know when you're going to get a chance to go, but it's something I think every player looks forward to."